Many people would say that one should never forget one's original intention. However, it was hard to define one's original intention. When was one's original intention?
For example, when one entered the industry, when one learned how to cook a few dishes, or when one understood the principles of a chef's teachings.
It was hard to define. It depended on one's own thoughts.
On the other hand, Yuan Zhou was widely recognized as the King of Chefs in China, both officially and among the people. However, Yuan Zhou's respect for his predecessors had never changed.
Yuan Zhou held Meng Guangping's hands with both hands and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Chairman Meng. Chairman Meng's Fire Square Silver Fish and Goldfish Playing with Lotus are quite outstanding, especially the exquisite lotus heads. It can be said to be an innovation in contemporary nunnery cuisine."
"That's all in the past. I'm not as sensitive as before," Meng Guangping replied.
"Chairman Meng, you are being modest," Yuan Zhou said.
"Head Chef Du's Dong 'an Chicken is also excellent, and so is Head Chef Ding's Mandarin Duck Crispy. Especially the newly revised recipe, it's unparalleled in the Xiangtan area," Yuan Zhou turned his head and greeted Du Yundong and Ding Yang.
Yuan Zhou's compliments were different from ordinary compliments. Ordinary compliments might just be lip service, but Yuan Zhou's compliments were compliments after he had a thorough understanding of the dish.
"Hahaha, you are being too polite, Head Chef Yuan. Compared to your Dong 'an Chicken, mine still needs to be improved. You gave me a lot of inspiration today."
"It's rare that you know about it, Head Chef Yuan. But after tasting your Mandarin Duck Crispy, I think I should adjust the ratio of sugar and salt in my ingredients."
Du Yundong and Ding Yang smiled brightly. Being complimented by Yuan Yafeng was really something to be proud of.
The three of them sighed inwardly at the same time. It was really comfortable to get along with Head Chef Yuan.
The three of them talked about cooking, with Yuan Zhou speaking freely.
Speaking of which, there was a small change that even Yuan Zhou himself didn't notice. With the improvement of his culinary skills, the time required for him to master a dish would decrease correspondingly. As a result, the time needed for him to master a new dish would decrease correspondingly as well.
While the four of them were chatting happily, Little Yu, who was usually ignored, could only try his best to shrink and hug his thin body.
In fact, Yuan Zhou saw Little Yu, but Little Yu was not a chef, so he didn't know him. Just as he was about to greet him, he was hit by Meng Guangping and the other two's questions. He was immersed in cooking and basically forgot everything else.
When they came back to their senses, 20 minutes had passed. Meng Guangping and the others were embarrassed.
"I'm sorry for wasting your time, Head Chef Yuan. We are here because we have something to ask you. I wonder if you have the time?" Meng Guangping still remembered that he was the chairman. Thus, he finally revealed his main purpose of coming here.
"It's almost time for my restaurant to open. I'll only be free after another half an hour. If you guys have nothing to do, you can come in and have some tea. If you have something to do, we can arrange another day," said Yuan Zhou as he turned his head and looked at the big clock in the restaurant.
It was indeed getting late. Mao Ye had already arrived. When he saw the boss chatting with others, he didn't disturb him. Instead, he quietly went to the second floor of the restaurant and started cleaning.
Actually, with the system around, the second floor was very clean. However, Mao Ye had formed a habit of wiping the tables, chairs, benches, and counter before coming here.
When Meng Guangping and the others heard that, they looked at each other and said, "It's okay. We are disturbing you. We'll just wait."
In order to realize their intentions as soon as possible, they naturally didn't mind waiting. Moreover, they might even be able to communicate with Yuan Zhou later. This was very attractive.
"Head chefs, please come and have a seat," said Yuan Zhou as he led Meng Guangping and the others to the stone table in the courtyard before going to make tea.
After settling the four of them, Yuan Zhou went to wash up and change his clothes before going to the kitchen to prepare the dishes of the restaurant.
In the morning, the customers who had been looking forward to the liquor in Yuan Zhou's restaurant for a long time had already performed the drama of "Eight Immortals crossing the sea and showing their respective abilities".
After all, the liquor worm had rebelled. Everyone wanted to drink the liquor, but whether they could drink it or not was not up to them. It was up to one's character.
Those who had drawn the drinking quota in the morning were really the center of attention. Everyone wanted to get close to them and bring them along.
There were no less than three people who came late. Most of them were too embarrassed to bring four or five people with them. Fortunately, there was quite a lot of liquor in the restaurant. Otherwise, everyone would have taken a sip.
"Ding Ling Kuang Lang"
Very soon, Yuan Zhou prepared the dishes that went with the liquor. With Mao Ye here, he didn't need to worry about anything else. Therefore, he went to meet Meng Guangping and the others.
"Head Chef Yuan's tea is amazing. I haven't had such a good Ming Qian tea for many years. The taste is really good. It's very authentic," said Meng Guangping as he put down the teacup carefully.
Just now, before Yuan Zhou arrived, they had been discussing the fragrance of tea in detail. Although Hunan Cuisine wasn't good at using tea, with their level of culinary skills, they could more or less understand it.
As for Little Yu, he was an emotionless tea drinking machine.
"It's just a little tea. It's nothing," said Yuan Zhou with a wave of his hand.
When Meng Guangping and the others heard what Yuan Zhou said, they didn't think too much about it. Instead, they focused their attention. Success or failure depended on this.
"When Head Chef Yuan took in registered disciples, Hunan Cuisine didn't exist yet. Now that there is Hunan Cuisine in the restaurant, we just want to ask if you are still taking in registered disciples of Hunan Cuisine," said Meng Guangping after the three of them looked at each other.
"That's right. Actually, there are some good seedlings in Hunan Cuisine. Unfortunately, we don't have a big culinary circle like Head Chef Yuan to teach them," said Du Yundong.
Seeing that everyone had finished speaking, Ding Yang quickly nodded in agreement.
If Meng Guangping and the other two hadn't said anything, Yuan Zhou might have forgotten about this matter in a short period of time.
He had a lot of things to do recently. He hadn't even started receiving the reward for Qin Cuisine. After he came back, he had been busy with the restaurant and didn't have time to think about these things.
Chairman Zhou was even busier. He was still in France and naturally didn't think about it.
"Of course I will. Moreover, I will have to follow the previous rules of accepting registered disciples. Two spots for one cuisine. Do you have any objections to this Hunan Cuisine?" asked Yuan Zhou.
"No. It's already a great opportunity to become Head Chef Yuan's registered disciple. How can I be picky?" said Meng Guangping honestly.
With Yuan Zhou's current status, Meng Guangping's words weren't fake at all.
"Then I will have to trouble Chairman Meng and the Hunan Cuisine Association to be in charge of the selection of registered disciples. Just report to me when the time comes."
Yuan Zhou explained, "Recently, I've been too busy here. I really can't go to Xiang Province. It's going to be the fifth anniversary of my restaurant soon and I haven't prepared anything yet."
"That's fine. It's normal for Head Chef Yuan to be busy. Moreover, the apprentice will definitely have to come and greet the master. Don't worry, Head Chef Yuan. The Hunan Cuisine Association will arrange this matter as soon as possible. It won't take up any of your time."
The three of them swore in unison.
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